Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 2 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Elements Charger within 2 metres of a mains power socket so that the cable will reach. Make sure the base is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Handset range The BT Elements phone has a range of up to 1000 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 3 Getting started After charging your handset for the first time, subsequent charging time is about 6–8 hours a day dependant on usage. Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal. Setting up 1. At the handset: Make sure the battery ribbon is laying flat inside the battery compartment and insert the 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries supplied observing the polarity markings (+ and -). 2.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 4 Getting started 3. At the charger: Plug the charger power cord into the charger and the mains power wall socket. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 24 hours. The red Charging light comes on. While the handset is charging, the symbol scrolls in the display, when the handset is fully charged the display shows the symbol.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 Getting started 6. Enter the 4 digit PIN code of the base station you are registering to (BT Elements base default 0000) and press Menu . When the base is located, your handset will display the base ID Menu number, press to confirm registration to this base or cancel by pressing . The handset is automatically allocated the next available handset number which is displayed when in standby mode.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 6 Getting started 3. Thread the power cable from the charger through the hole in the bracket and thread the cable into the cable groove on the underside. Secure the charger onto the bracket by screwing the 3 screws supplied into the underside of the bracket. 4.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 7 Getting to know your phone Handset and charger Earpiece / receiver Display with orange backlight Backlight comes on when you receive a call or when any button is pressed. Secrecy / Clear / Back In talk mode, press to switch secrecy (mute) on/off. In entry mode, press to delete digits. In menu mode, press to move back to the previous screen or press and hold to exit and return to standby.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 8 Getting to know your phone Torch On / Off (located on back of handset) Press and hold to switch the torch on. Release the button to switch the torch off. Handsfree In standby mode, use to switch handsfree on and off. Menu / OK In standby mode, press to access and scroll through the menu options. Press to confirm a displayed option. Phonebook / Exit In standby or talk mode, press to open the Phonebook.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 9 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your BT Elements has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map below. When the handset is switched on and in standby: Menu 1. Press to open the main menu, then press repeatedly to scroll to the menu option you want. or Menu 2. Press to select a displayed menu option or press go back to the previous screen.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 10 General information Safety information • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Elements range. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the charger mains power supply is 030989. • Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the BT Elements Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 11 General information • There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord during an electrical storm. Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 12 General information • This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents. • This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. original packaging. Please remember to include all parts, including the line cords, power supply units and the original batteries.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 13 General information R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards. This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
Elements Additional Handset – New Style – Edition 2 – 31.08.06 – 7780 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2006.
